Trail Conditions

• No reported trail closures.

• No reported trail closures.

• No reported trail closures.
• The Alpine Road Bypass Trail has REOPENED as of April 25, 2024. 

• Methuselah Trail, from Manzanita Trail to Fir Trail, is CLOSED due to trail damage.
• Methuselah Trail, from Giant Salamander Trail to South Leaf Trail, is CLOSED to equestrians due to trail damage.

• No reported trail closures.

• No reported trail closures.

The following trails may be closed to bicycle and equestrian use during wet conditions.

• ​​​​​Wedding Trail is OPEN to bicyclists and equestrians.
• Upper Toyon Trail is OPEN to bicyclists and equestrians.

• Grasshopper Loop Trail is seasonally CLOSED to dogs August 1 through December 15 during cattle calving season. The trail remains open year-round for hiking. 

The following trail may be closed to hiking and equestrian use during wet conditions.

• Folger Ranch Loop Trail is OPEN to hikers and equestrians.

The following trails may be closed to bicycle and equestrian use during wet conditions.

• Chestnut Trail is OPEN to bicyclists and equestrians.
• Long Ridge Trail is OPEN to bicyclists and equestrians.
• Peters Creek Trail is OPEN to bicyclists and equestrians.

• No reported trail closures.

• This preserve is closed to the public.

The following trails may be closed to bicycle and equestrian use during wet conditions.

• Skid Road Trail is OPEN to bicyclists and equestrians.
• Stevens Creek Nature Trail is OPEN to bicyclists and equestrians between Skid Road and Canyon Trail.
• White Oak Trail is OPEN to bicyclists and equestrians connecting to Skid Road Trail.

• No reported trail closures.

• The County of San Mateo has restricted all on-street parking along Edmond Road during the construction of the Cordilleras Mental Health Center.

The following closures will be in effect from late July through November 2024 for work on the ADA Barrier Removal Project:

• Full closure of the Cordilleras Trail and Cordilleras Connector Trail.
• Partial closure of the main Pulgas Ridge Parking Area.

The project aims to remove accessibility barriers at Midpen preserves and facilities. Learn more about the project here.

• The Purisima Creek Road parking area and trail access at Higgins Canyon and Purisima Creek Roads near Half Moon Bay are TEMPORARILY CLOSED as of Monday, April 15, 2024 due to the County of San Mateo resuming storm damage repair work to adjacent Higgins Canyon Road. Learn more about the County's project here. The closure is necessary to ensure safe passage for essential and emergency response traffic in the area. We appreciate your patience and understanding, and will immediately reopen the parking area and trail access as soon as Higgins Canyon Road reopens to traffic, currently anticipated to be late summer 2024. Access to this preserve remains open from two parking areas along Skyline Boulevard/Highway 35, which can fill during peak visitation times such as weekends and holidays. Midpen is working on several projects to improve sustainable public access to this popular preserve. 

• Due to significant storm damage, a portion of Purisima Creek Trail between Grabtown Gulch Trail and Skyline Boulevard is CLOSED to equestrians.

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The following trails may be closed to bicycle and equestrian use during wet conditions.

• Whittemore Gulch Trail is OPEN to bicyclists and equestrians.

The following trails may be closed to equestrian use during wet conditions.

• ​​​​​Quarry Trail is OPEN to equestrians.

• No reported trail closures.

The following closures will be in effect from late July through November 2024 for work on the ADA Barrier Removal Project:

• Full closure of the Ipiwa Trail from the Alpine Road Parking Area to the Daniels Nature Center.
• Partial and intermittent full closure of the Alpine Road Parking Area.

The project aims to remove accessibility barriers at Midpen preserves and facilities. Learn more about the project here.

• No reported trail closures.

• No reported trail closures.

The following closures will be in effect from late July through November 2024 for work on the ADA Barrier Removal Project:

• Full closure of the Ipiwa Trail.
• Full closure of the Horseshoe Lake Loop Trail from the Skyline ADA Parking Area to the Horseshoe Lake Dam.
• Full closure of Skyline Ridge ADA Parking Area.
• Intermittent closure of the Daniels Nature Center.

The project aims to remove accessibility barriers at Midpen preserves and facilities. Learn more about the project here.

• No reported trail closures.

• No reported trail closures.

• No reported trail closures.

• Bridle Trail advisory: Crossing Dennis Martin Creek is not advised during high water events.

• This preserve is closed to the public.

The following trail closures are currently in effect at Windy Hill Open Space Preserve:

• Lost Trail between Hamms Gulch Trail and Spring Ridge Trail
• All picnic areas on Lost Trail and Anniversary Trail
• All of Anniversary Trail

These closures are expected to last approximately one week while Midpen staff address observations of aggressive coyote behavior.

If you encounter an aggressive coyote, take these safety precautions: 

• Make loud noises, throw rocks (without bending over). 
• Keep children and pets close. 
• Do not approach the coyote. 
• Do not turn your back on the coyote. 
• Do not crouch down or bend over. 
• Back away slowly, giving the coyote an opportunity to escape. 
• Fight back if attacked. 
• Report aggressive behavior, threats and attacks immediately to 911. 

Please report coyote sightings to rangers at 650-691-2165.

For more information wildlife safety guidelines, please visit openspace.org/wildlife-safety.

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The following trails may be closed to equestrian use during wet conditions.

• Betsy Crowder Trail is OPEN to equestrians.
• Hamms Gulch Trail is OPEN to equestrians.
• Lost Trail south of Hamms Gulch is OPEN to equestrians.
• Razorback Ridge Trail is OPEN to equestrians.